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Health and Sickness - Mental and Physical Pain

Here you will learn some English words related to mental and physical pain such as "cramp", "ache", and "spasm".

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Words Related to Health and Sickness
backache

a pain in someone's back

[noun]
colic

a condition in babies where they cry a lot and seem uncomfortable, usually because of stomach pain or gas

[noun]
cramp

a sudden painful contraction in a muscle due to fatigue

[noun]
crick

a sudden, sharp pain or discomfort, often linked to muscle stiffness, commonly occurring in areas like the neck, back, or other parts of the body

[noun]
earache

a pain inside the ear

[noun]
electric shock

a trauma caused by a physical reaction to electrical currents flowing through one's body

[noun]
eyestrain

discomfort or fatigue in the eyes, often caused by prolonged reading, screen time, or other activities requiring intense visual focus

[noun]
growing pains

mild limb discomfort experienced by children during periods of rapid growth, typically between ages 3 and 12, though not directly caused by growth itself

[noun]
headache

a pain in the head, usually persistent

[noun]
lumbago

lower back pain, often characterized by discomfort, stiffness, or muscle tension in the lumbar region of the spine

[noun]
pins and needles

the sensation of tiny sharp points poking into the skin or a mild numbing feeling, often felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet, caused when pressure is put on nerves

[phrase]
toothache

pain felt in a tooth or several teeth

[noun]
writer's cramp

a condition characterized by painful involuntary movement or stiffness in the hand or forearm caused by excessive writing

[noun]
ache

a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe

[noun]
agony

severe physical or mental pain

[noun]
anguish

a state of extreme physical pain or mental distress

[noun]
irritation

a feeling of pain or discomfort in a part of the body that is swollen or sensitive, often caused by allergens, chemicals, or injuries

[noun]
neuralgia

a stabbing or burning pain along a nerve, often caused by irritation or damage to the nerve

[noun]
pang

a brief, intense physical pain or discomfort

[noun]
smart

an intense, stinging physical pain or discomfort, usually caused by a wound or a fresh cut

[noun]
spasm

a sudden, uncontrollable tightening or contraction of a muscle

[noun]
stab

a sudden, intense sensation of an emotion

[noun]
suffering

the state of undergoing physical or mental pain

[noun]
throb

a steady or beating sensation of pain or discomfort, often like a heartbeat, commonly felt in areas like the head or muscles

[noun]
torment

extreme amount of pain or distress experienced either physically or mentally

[noun]
torture

extreme pain or distress inflicted upon someone, often deliberately and cruelly

[noun]
twinge

a brief, intense sensation of discomfort or pain in a specific area of the body

[noun]
griping

a sharp or intense pain in the stomach area, often because of digestive issues or menstruation

[noun]
decompression sickness

a condition where sudden pressure changes cause nitrogen bubbles in the body, leading to symptoms like joint pain and fatigue

[noun]
repetitive strain injury

the pain felt in muscles, tendons, etc. caused by repeated pressure or movements

[noun]
chest pain

any discomfort or pressure felt in the chest area, that can be because of heart issues, digestive problems, or muscle strain

[noun]
stomachache

a pain in or near someone's stomach

[noun]
orofacial pain

discomfort or pain that arises from various structures in the mouth and face, including the jaw joints, muscles, teeth, nerves, and other related tissues

[noun]
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